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Eating disorders (including anorexia and bulimia) are serious illnesses which require professional intervention in order to promote long-term recovery and well being. Eating disorders are complex, and treatment may involve a team approach. Although the individual with an eating disorder may appear to be overly focused on food, body weight, and a refusal to eat, …

Supporting a loved one or friend with bulimia involves noticing the warning signs of the disease and being willing to have honest and respectful dialogue about your concerns. Many individuals with eating disorders may be in a state of denial or can become defensive, angry or unwilling to seek help. Your job as a support …

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Twenty-Year Old Zoe Brown has a bright future but, instead of trying to escape her painful past, she is using it to help others battle the devastating illness. An illness called eating disorders one that all too many females and males are battling ever day. Zoe’s Story Zoe’s story is not much different than that …

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